SR. DIRECTOR, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS-CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT (CHARLOTTE, NC)

Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

We are a leading foodservice and hospitality enterprise with 30+ independently branded businesses. Corporate provides strategic direction, governance, and shared services while operating companies run locally with agility. The Senior Director, M&A is a center-of-expertise role, partnering with business-unit M&A teams to deliver disciplined growth and integration.

The Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions plays a key role in supporting and executing the company's mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships. This position involves overseeing market research, evaluating potential targets, leading due diligence and negotiations, and facilitating smooth transitions to the integration team and functional leaders. The Senior Director will collaborate closely with corporate and sector leaders, investment bankers, legal teams, and financial analysts to ensure successful deal execution.

Responsibilities :

• Support M&A Strategy Execution : Assist in developing and implementing the company's M&A strategy in alignment with overall business goals.
• Deal Origination : Oversee the creation of market research, analyze industry trends, and collaborate with sector leadership and external advisors to identify potential opportunities.
• Transaction Coordination : Manage timelines for multiple M&A transactions, from initial assessment through closing, setting deadlines and ensuring collaboration between stakeholders. Manage the process to secure internal approvals.
• Lead Due Diligence : Coordinate the completion of financial, legal, and operational assessments for potential acquisitions, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation. Lead financial modeling efforts to guide valuation and offer submission.
• Lead Deal Negotiations : Work with internal teams and external partners to structure agreements and optimize deal terms.
• Integration & Value Capture : Influence integration planning with the company's dedicated integration resources and sectors to deliver day-1 readiness and value creation plans.
• Monitor Industry Landscape : Stay informed on market trends, competitor activities, and emerging acquisition opportunities.
• Governance & Compliance : Maintain a pipeline of deal flow and prepare presentations and related materials for sector and Compass management. Complete post-acquisition reviews.
• Leadership Thought Influence : Act as a connector across corporate and decentralized M&A teams; drive alignment without direct authority.

Qualifications :

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.